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# Giovanni Anselmo (1921–2023)

## What is Giovanni Anselmo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Giovanni Anselmo at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,223–$30,905, n=8). The auction record is $6,437,000 for Torsione (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torsione, 1968 | Metal and flannel | $6,437,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Torsione, 1968 | Concrete, wood and leather | $2,233,222 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (galvanized metal and brick), 1969 | Galvanized metal and brick | $509,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Sans titre (chaux vive, briques, eau et métal galvanisé), 1968-1969 | Chaux vive, briques, eau et métal galvanisé | $395,580 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Senza titolo (Untitled), 1984 | Granite block, steel cord and canvas | $277,851 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Trecento Millioni di anni (Three Hundred Million Years), 1969 | Anthracite, lamp, wire, sheet metal | $271,596 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Invisibile (Invisible), 1970 | Lead | $259,697 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Invisibile (Invisible), 1970 | Lead | $219,083 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Direzione, 1978 | Glass | $183,857 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Infinito (Infinity), 1971 | Lead | $116,889 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $183,857 |
| Other | 9 | $25,308 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $85,413 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $78,303 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Giovanni Anselmo is an Italian artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $69,704. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Giovanni Anselmo sold in 2025 for $116,889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Giovanni Anselmo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Giovanni Anselmo work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Anselmo work is $69,704.

The median Giovanni Anselmo sculpture sells for $183,857 across 9 lots.

The median Giovanni Anselmo work on paper sells for $22,674 across 8 lots.

The median Giovanni Anselmo print sells for $7,693 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $7,693 | $13,860 | 50% | 2021-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $22,674 | $114,192 | 80% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $183,857 | $2.2M | 90% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $43,408 | $84,737 | — | 2024-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $239,390 | $6.4M | — | 2025-03-06 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,009–$57,869 | $38,376 | $114,192 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $277,851 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $114,192 |
| Photography | 2024 | $84,737 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $61,105 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,527 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Giovanni Anselmo worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Anselmo work is $69,704. The median Giovanni Anselmo sculpture sells for $183,857 across 9 lots. The median Giovanni Anselmo work on paper sells for $22,674 across 8 lots. The median Giovanni Anselmo print sells for $7,693 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giovanni Anselmo's auction record?

Giovanni Anselmo's auction record is $6,437,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.